My plan for the day yesterday was simple and relatively short. The cleaning lady is going to clean and prepare the bunk house trailer sometime this week. Being at mid week I thought the odds were getting pretty good that she would be there in the next couple of days. I realized I had the master key set in Abilene and the door for the water hook-up access was locked, so I decided a quick trip was in order. I arrived and unlocked all the pertinent accesses, then I decided to go ahead and hook up the water and electricity. I had forgotten that this trailer was still winterized and all the drain plugs were removed. After one miscue I started installing the plugs. When I got to the water heater plug, it ended up consuming my day! Exercises like this sure make a guy appreciate when a plan comes together. The crowning moment was the realization that there was also a problem with the RV electrical outlet on site! An electrician is supposed to get by to replace a breaker. If the cleaning lady gets there first she can begin stripping beds and doing laundry.

I had thought for the first time in a long time I was going to be in Abilene early enough to make mid week church and possibly Oasis. That didn't happen. Only two more opportunities to do this before I leave for the Fall contract.

I did have a good visit with my parents. I had talked with them on the telephone a few times but it had been about a month since I had seen them. Of course my Mom had to fix lunch (which would be worth the trip by itself). I even made it to the farm shop while looking for a thread chaser. The crops are tremendous. GOD is good!

I went by the old office for just a few minutes. I visited briefly with two or three former co-workers. It is still bittersweet getting by there. There are lots of good memories chased by some stark realizations. I question myself if I would even want a do-over!

FATHER keep me on task. I continue to ask YOUR help in my preparations. I ask YOUR blessings on my efforts. I thank YOU for the safe day and the safe travel. I pray YOU will bless all concerned with a successful and safe Fall season. I continue to ask YOUR blessings on Rene', Carol, Michelle and Aimee. FATHER YOU are their best medicine. Comfort them and heal them. Be with those in our church family that are ill, under going treatment or surgeries, and also those that are hurting from loss. I ask YOUR blessings for them all and that YOU fill their needs. FATHER please continue to be with Krl as she deals with her work issues and as we prepare for my departure. Thank YOU for the tremendous crops in West Texas. YOU have been good to us. FATHER help us to be patient and confident as YOU reveal and work YOUR plan for us. May we be at the ready! The glory is YOURS.